IDEST Regulator Servicing + O2 Cleaning

Why choose this bundle

Pairing regulator servicing with oxygen cleaning gives technicians a complete workflow—from strip-down and rebuild to preparing equipment for high-O₂ service. You’ll leave with auditable procedures, checklists and the confidence to apply them in your centre or club.

Who it’s for

• Service technicians formalising skills and documentation

• Club equipment officers maintaining member kit and stage cylinders

• Centre owners/managers building in-house service & O₂ capability

• Mechanically minded new starters joining workshop teams

Module 1 — IDEST Regulator Servicing 

• Standards & records: IDEST overview, intervals, job cards, serialisation, audit readiness

• Tools & setup: IP gauges, torque wrenches, ultrasonic cleaning, bench safety

• First stages: piston/diaphragm, balanced/unbalanced, filters, seats, HP/LP port care

• Second stages: demand valves, lever height, orifice/seat, cracking pressure & Venturi

• Disassembly & cleaning: degreasing/ultrasonic technique, inspection under magnification

• Reassembly & torque: shims/seals, torque values, thread care

• Testing & tuning: IP set-up & stability, creep checks, cracking effort, leak/flow tests

• O₂ considerations: when full oxygen cleaning is required, labelling and paperwork

Module 2 — IDEST O₂ (Oxygen) Cleaning

• Contamination control: clean-area layout, PPE, handling & particulate management

• Cleaning chemistry & methods: aqueous vs solvent, ultrasonic, dwell/time/temperature

• Materials compatibility: O-rings & seats (e.g., FKM/Viton®, EPDM), oxygen-compatible lubricants

• Process steps: disassembly → gross/precision clean → rinse → controlled drying → reassembly

• Verification: visual checks, white-wipe tests, optional UV inspection, acceptance criteria

• Labelling & records: oxygen-clean tags, certificates, batch control & traceability

Format, duration & locations

• Format: Instructor-led theory briefs plus bench-top practical blocks

• Duration: 2 days total (1 day Regulator Servicing + 1 day O₂ Cleaning; consecutive or modular)

• Locations: Swindon (serving Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire & Hampshire)

• Group size: Small cohorts for maximum hands-on time

Assessment & certification

• Ongoing knowledge checks and practical bench assessments in each module.

• Note: IDEST approvals and manufacturer authorisations are administered by those bodies/brands/employers.

What’s included

• Expert tuition & workshop access

• Practice regulators, cleaning agents (training-grade), ultrasonic cleaner & gauges

• Course handbooks, service/cleaning checklists and documentation templates

• Tea/coffee/water

What to bring

• Photo ID for certification

• PPE: safety footwear and eye protection (spares available)

• Optional: your centre’s forms or a sample regulator (by arrangement)

Entry requirements

• Minimum age 18

• Mechanical aptitude; basic gas principles helpful

• Prior servicing experience useful but not essential

Next steps

Extend your capability with Visual Cylinder Inspection, Hydrostatic Cylinder Inspection, Composite Cylinder Inspection, Valve Servicing, and the IMCA Dive Technician course.